Missionaries Urge U S Intervention Over Japan China
American missionaries in Pekin urge President Wilson to demand removal of Japanese forces from China and to intervene in the China Japan negotiations. They report $4000 to $6000 in charges and warn that Japanese troop presence threatens American safety and Chinese negotiations. They propose inviting Britain and others to participate.
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Japan
Pekin
United States
Ching
Wilson
Waslington
Amurican
China
Great Britain
Psa
Ames Board
Itemisare
Ex Governor West Wins in Copperfield Saloon Case
Ex governor West wins a circuit court damages suit brought by William Wiegan, Copperfield saloonkeeper, claiming removal of saloon fixtures during martial law. Jury verdict: 9 for West, 3 dissenting after seven hours of deliberation. West not present. he packs for Portland at Geiser Grand hotel and expresses satisfaction with a square deal.
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Gireult
Anderson
Governor West
Geiser Grand T Hotel
Portland
Diplomacy urged at New York dinner on Japan relations
Delegates of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America and other groups gathered in New York for a dinner welcoming American returnees from Japan. Dr. Shaller Mathews and Dr. Sidney L. Gulick urged better understanding of the Japanese to dispel unjust motives while messages of peace were shared from Mount Okuma. The speakers viewed the China situation as a chance for U S and Japan to demonstrate diplomacy grounded in justice.
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New York
Japan
Federal Council of the Churches of Chrit
America
Shaller Mathews
University of Chicago
Sidney L. Gulick
United States
Mount Okuma
Council
Japan Society
New York Peace Society
Church Peace Union
China
Mathews
Chita
Squatters rush to seize government land in Alaska port
In Seward, Alaska rumors that the Alaska Engineering Commission would open a 60 acre government tract to settlement sparked a rush of squatters. Prominent businessmen and several women joined armed settlers to deter claim jumping as tents rise and lots are cleared amid storms and minor quarrels. United States District Judge Fred M. Brown planned to use the tract as a temporary camp for hundreds arriving from Alaska and the mainland. The stampede continues with the railroad terminus at Seward tied to Fairbanks development.
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Seward
Alaka
Alaska Engineering Commission
Alaska Northern Railroad
United States
Fred M. Brown
Alaska
Fairbank
64 000 Acres in Thief Valley May Be Opened
Baker Stape reports that the Powder Land Irrigation company face loss if a plan to complete the Thief Valley project fails. Petitioners including ex Governor West and Claude McCulloch seek to cancel the company’s contract and restore lands to entry. They anticipate 50 subscribers within 60 days to support actions before the State Desert Land board and Interior Department.
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Thief Valley
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Powder Valley Company
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West
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Portland
State Desert Land Board
Salem
Interior Department
Washington, D. C
Stackf
Eix Fours
Carey Act
Aucceas
Ihe
Oregon
Central Oregon
Crook County
Snd
State Places Quarantine on 11 Oregon Counties
The State Livestock Sanitary Board ordered a quarantine across 11 Oregon counties after coyotes spread rabies to dogs, cats, and other animals. Dogs used in herd work must be muzzled, with penalties up to 100 dollars per offense and enforcement by peace officers. Authorities plan city cooperation, especially in Lake county, and compensation for certain animals if glanders or losses occur.
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State Livestock Sanitary
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Lake
Harney
Crook
Baker
Umatila
Malheur
Wheeler
Union
Anny Catug
Portland
Dr. Lytle
Ana
Dourd
Multnnomah
Everett Goodman
Douglas County
Bayocean
City of
Tillamook
Tiwan Jngreed
Ocean
Tillamook Bay
Tillamook City
Buyocean
All Day Community Meet at Selo Well Attended
Albany reports a 500 plus turnout for an allday community meeting at Selo High School. Morning talks by M. S. Pitkma on schooling aims, plus declamations by Belo High School students, filled the day. Overflow sessions moved to another room as topics on roads and local development attracted residents from up to 15 miles.
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Selo
Albany
Linn
Solo Hieh
Moraine Neskion
Pitkma
Oregon State Normal School
Jim
Tina Bonga
Belo High School
Gian Club
G. ¥. Bhelton
Behtunt
Micde
J. M. Reagan
Albany Commercial Club
County Fruit Growers’ Association
Improper Packing Hurts Apple Prices and Grading System
The article discusses how faults in packing and grading apples reduced prices and worsened fruit quality. Th. P. Davidson cites packing system changes as key to deterioration. It notes the shift from daily wage packers to mechanized sorting and the impact on growers and distributors. It also profiles Sam G. Campbell, chief inspector for North Pacific Fruit Distributors, and Albany janitor M. B. Bilyet, highlighting steady work and a long courthouse tenure.
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P. Davidson
Sam G. Campbell
North Pacific Fruit Distributors
Albany
M. B. Bilyet
Linn County
Thas
Bilyeu
Hagan
Newberg Plans for Great Agricultural and Horticultural Fair
A Newberg Commercial club meeting endorsed a fall fair to showcase farming and fruit growing. Meetings will be held at area schoolhouses with prizes for youth in various crafts. Newberg, a productive Willamette Valley city, hosts follow up talks with governors and advisory committee to boost farmer displays.
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Iownarg
Newberg
Willamette Valley
News Notes of Current Week Highlights War and Industry
Turmoil across continents dominates the notes with Turkish destroyers near mines, naval actions near the Dardanelles, and German advances in the west. Reports claim Alaska gold finds, US court receiverships, and San Francisco opposing bond issuance for Spring Valley Water properties._MISC: scattered items include sub sightings, labor strikes, Zeppelin raids, dairy health scares, mining wage hikes, and political tensions. The roundup captures war, finance, science, and local concerns.
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Rock Tat
San Francisco
Spring Valley Water
Eugene
Portland
Pete
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